I have been searching through online resumes and came across this commentary in a cover letter:<\/p>\n
I am a 63 year old male just recently let go from my job because I’m too old. Don’t worry, I’m fighting it but in the meantime, I need a job.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
You know, some things are better left unsaid.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
I have been searching through online resumes and came across this commentary in a cover letter: I am a 63 year old male just recently let go from my job because I’m too old. Don’t worry, I’m fighting it but in the meantime, I need a job. 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